Traveling through the Tokyo bubble era

Chapter 922 News from the Premier League

May 17th was Hideki Hanyu’s last day in Cannes.

After adjusting Yui Natsukawa in the villa in the morning, he met with people from Universal Pictures at noon to learn about the follow-up progress of the schedule adjustment.

After learning that everything was going well, Hideki Hanyu discussed some work arrangements at Universal Pictures with Alan Horn and was busy until the afternoon before he said goodbye and left.

As a result, when he was sent to the lobby of Carlton InterContinental Hotel by Alan Horn, he saw Qiu Likuan, whom he had just met last night. After he said goodbye to Alan Horn, the other party immediately came up to say hello, and it was obvious that he came for him.

"Xiao Qiu, is there something wrong?"

Hanyu Hideki thought that Gong Li's award had almost been handled with public relations, and as long as she didn't cause any trouble, she would be sure to win the award, so why was she looking for him now?
Qiu Likuan said, "I just heard from someone that Mr. has turned down an invitation to watch a movie tomorrow?"

Hanyu Hideki replied, "Yes, I have something urgent to do. I have to go to Paris tomorrow."

Qiu Likuan said, "So that's how it is. Miss Gong originally planned to treat you to a meal after the movie tomorrow to personally thank you for your help."

Hanyu Hideki said nonchalantly, "I know your intention, so there's no need for you to treat me."

Qiu Likuan asked tentatively, "Then I wonder if you will return to Cannes before the Cannes Film Festival ends?"

Hanyu Hideki said, “I can’t be sure about that either.”

Qiu Likuan said, "Okay, sorry to bother you sir."

"Help Gong Li well. She may not be as good as those stars in Hong Kong and Taiwan now, but as long as she wins an award in Cannes this time, her commercial value is still worth developing. She may be the key to your opening up the mainland market."

Thinking of Gong Li's future status in the mainland film industry, Hanyu Hideki couldn't help but give Qiu Likuan a few words of advice.

"Sir, I've remembered that," Qiu Likuan responded.

Next, Hideki Hanyu said goodbye and left.

After Hanyu Hideki left, Qiu Likuan turned and went to a room on the second floor of the hotel.

In the room, Gong Li, who was sitting restlessly, saw Qiu Likuan coming back, and hurriedly stood up to ask, "How is it, did he accept the invitation?"

"No."

Qiu Likuan shook his head in reply, and seeing Gong Li's face full of disappointment, he immediately explained.

"He has work to do in Paris tomorrow."

Gong Li said, "Then let's wait for him to come back."

Qiu Likuan said, "I asked, and I guess I won't be able to return before the Cannes film festival is over."

Hearing this, Gong Li gritted her teeth and said resolutely, "Otherwise, let's find a reason to go to Paris."

Qiu Likuan hurriedly advised, "Now is a critical period, you must not leave, unless you don't want to win the Cannes Film Festival award anymore."

Gong Li sighed and said, "Well, I can only find an opportunity later."

Seeing this, Qiu Likuan said, "Why are you so anxious now? Why didn't you have this thought before? This isn't the first time you've met."

Gong Li explained, "I didn't know before that he could even arrange the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival."

Hearing Gong Li's words, Qiu Likuan laughed ridiculously and said, "You really don't take him seriously. He is the richest man in the world, the richest man in the world. Who can reach that level is a simple person?"

Gong Li said helplessly, "I have never been overseas before, so I don't have any idea about these things."

“That’s right. It’s normal that you don’t know about this in the mainland. Although this gentleman has only been in business for a short time, only about ten years, his influence in the entertainment industry is spread all over the world.

Zhongyun TV, the TV station with the highest ratings in Taiwan, Yunhua Records, the largest record company, the largest agency, and the film distribution company all have investments from Yunshang Entertainment behind the scenes.

It can be said that I have always heard of the name of this company since I entered the industry. Later, as I gradually learned more about it, I realized that he was the big boss behind the scenes.

And Hollywood..."

Next, Qiu Likuan introduced to Gong Li in detail the strength and status of the companies under Hideki Hanyu in the world media and entertainment field.

Seeing Gong Li's face becoming more and more shocked the more she listened, Qiu Likuan smiled and said, "Do you regret not doing it earlier..."

Before he could finish his words, the door of the hotel room was opened from the outside.

Zhang Guoshi, who looked like an old farmer, pushed the door open and walked in. Seeing Gong Li and Qiu Likuan in the room, he asked curiously, "What are you talking about?"

Although nothing had been done yet, Gong Li said with a guilty conscience, "Nothing, it's just that Sister Kuan was introducing Mr. Hanyu's strength overseas to me. I had never heard of it in China before."

Qiu Likuan followed up by saying, “Yes, after all, Mr. Hanyu has no investment in this area in China.”

Who would have thought that when Master Zhang heard this, he immediately retorted.

"Who said that?"

"What did you say?" Qiu Likuan didn't understand.

Zhang Guoshi repeated, "Who said that Mr. Hanyu has no investment in the domestic circle?"

"Could it be true?" Qiu Likuan asked curiously.

"It's just that you don't know."

Master Zhang said this, sat down on the sofa, and then explained in detail.

“Mr. Hanyu actually started cooperating with China many years ago. He sponsored Journey to the West and Dream of the Red Chamber.

Over the years, we have co-produced many works, including the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, which is currently being filmed by CCTV. We are also one of the partners.”

Seeing the surprised expressions on Qiu Likuan and Gong Li's faces, Master Zhang became interested and said a few more words.

“Although Mr. Hanyu is not in China, his connections in China are unmatched by ordinary people.

Three years ago, his Cloud Satellite TV Station was short of technical personnel, so he borrowed a large number of people from the General Administration in the name of technical exchange.

During the two years of exchange, the technical exchange group has seen a lot of personnel replacement and rotation, and in total there are estimated to be three to four hundred people.

These people are the top talents in the domestic circle, and there are many important figures among them. After returning to China, they formed a circle. At the beginning of the year, they also established an organization called the China Film and Television Technology Exchange Conference, and they have great influence in the circle.

Therefore, although Mr. Hanyu is very good overseas, he should not be underestimated in the country.

What’s more, they have invested in China for many years, and their relationship with…is beyond our imagination.”

When Master Zhang spoke of the unspeakable part, he pointed upwards with his finger, and the meaning was self-evident.

After Master Zhang finished speaking, he saw that the two people in front of him were shocked by his words, and he couldn't help but say with some pride, "If it weren't for this, how could I accept Mr. Hanyu's investment.

Okay, you guys continue chatting, I have dinner plans with friends."

After saying this, Master Zhang stood up and left.

However, Master Zhang did not notice that after Gong Li came back to her senses from what he had said, the determination in her eyes seemed to become even firmer.

……

May 18th.

Hideki Hanyu left Antibes early in the morning and drove to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport instead of using the yacht.

Although he woke up early, he seemed very energetic and excited.

The reason for this is that last night was both exciting and enjoyable.

It was evening when he left Cannes yesterday, and Isabelle Adjani pestered him to get on the yacht.

After returning to Antibes, he found out that Christiane Yeri was waiting for him at the holiday villa.

As a result, after nightfall, Hideki Hanyu started running back and forth, first settling Isabelle Adjani on the yacht, and then returning to the holiday villa to satisfy Christiana Yeri.

Just like that, the scumbag who worked until the early morning was still not satisfied. He thought about going to Paris and parting with the newly-wed Yui Natsukawa.

So the scumbag sneaked to the hotel where the model lived, knocked on Natsukawa Yui's door, and then another fierce battle ensued.

All in all, Hideki Hanyu had a very fulfilling night before leaving Cannes.

……

In the morning, Yunshang landed at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

As he walked out of the airport, Hanyu Hideki saw Chiba Kaoru who came to pick him up.

After getting in the car, Qianye Xun immediately reported, "Teacher Hanyu, Ms. Annayi invites you to attend the commemorative party held by Hachette Graphic Publishing House tonight. There is also the team of AI International and the directors of LVMH. When do you plan to meet with them?"

"What does Hachette Graphics commemorate?" asked Hideki Hanyu.

Chiba Kaoru replied, "According to the instructions in the invitation, it is to commemorate a certain deceased founder of the publishing house."

"I do not have……"

Hanyu Hideki wanted to refuse at first, but soon seemed to think of something and suddenly changed his mind.

"Please promise her that I will be attending the memorial party tonight, and inform the people I need to meet in Paris this time."

Chiba Kaoru said, "Yes, Hanyu-sensei, what about the meeting time for the others?"

Mr. Hanyu said, “In fact, these people are not important at all. If I want to promote what I want to do, there is no obstacle within AIYI International. As for LVMH, I only need to meet one person.”

Ishihara Chie asked, "Who is it? Do you need me to contact them for you first?"

Hanyu Hideki waved his hand and said, "No need. As long as I spread the news about my schedule tonight, he will come to find me. Let's go back to District 7 first."

"Yes."

Ishihara Chie agreed and said nothing more.
The car soon arrived at the 7th arrondissement of Paris, the mansion that Mrs. Tanaka bought and gave to Hideki Hanyu.

After lunch, a short rest, and some sweaty fitness exercises, seeing that time was almost up, Hideki Hanyu called his stylist to start preparing his look for the Hachette Graphic Publishing House commemorative party in the evening.

But at this moment, an unexpected person came to the mansion.

The elevator door opened and a mature and beautiful woman in red walked out. It was Benedetta, the aunt of Christiana Yeri, who worked with Hideki Hanyu at the restaurant.

(Continued reference to Charlotte Le Bon-Picture)
"I thought you were in Neon."

Wearing a bathrobe and directing the stylist to match clothes, Hanyu Hideki turned and said to Benedetta who was approaching.

Starting last year, Benedetta's Vestigia restaurant began to expand rapidly in Neon.

Even though the bubble economy has burst, Vestigia was not originally a top-tier luxury brand, so the impact was not that great.

And thanks to the Japanese people's admiration for foreign things and the idea of ​​Asia joining Europe, a restaurant claiming to have foreign origins has developed very quickly in Neon.

In addition, Benedetta has never forgotten what Hideki Hanyu told her to do, which is to use celebrities for publicity, so the restaurant's development momentum is very good.

Therefore, even though Benedetta no longer needed to cook herself, her busier nature did not decrease at all, and she began to shift from physical labor to mental labor.

However, after hearing what Hanyu Hideki said, the mature beauty gave the scumbag a charming look with her eyes, and then said with a little resentment.

"Because I can't see you in Japan, I have to come to France."

Huh?
Hideki Hanyu's head is full of question marks.

I wondered what was wrong with these Italian women? They could have a platonic relationship with other men, but why did they become clingy with him?
Hideki Hanyu said that he still likes the other person the way he was in the past.

When everyone is in the mood, it's good, and when they are not in the mood, just be yourself.

There's no need to go too deep into the emotional aspect.

Talking about that thing too much will hurt feelings.

So Hideki Hanyu decisively did not respond to Benedetta's words.

Instead, ask, “Are you coming to France to work?”

Benedetta knew Hanyu Hideki's personality, so she only showed a little emotion and answered normally.

"I came to France to recruit a few French chefs and go to Japan to help train the newcomers."

Upon hearing this, Hanyu Hideki asked curiously, "What's wrong? Are you planning to stop working with me and start your own French restaurant?"

Hearing this, Benedetta stepped forward and grabbed the scumbag's horizontal collar, and said coquettishly, "Humph, so what!"

Upon seeing this, Hanyu Hideki waved to the stylist next to him, who immediately walked out the door with a look of respect.

The moment the stylist closed the door, Hideki Hanyu hooked his hands around Benedetta's waist and kissed her red lips deeply.

After the beauty's breathing became rapid, Hanyu Hideki finally let go and asked Benedetta with a playful look.

"What's wrong with you today? You have such a strong opinion of me. If you don't want to see me, you don't have to come."

Hearing this, Benedetta punched the scumbag with her little fist and said, "You were having such a great time with Yerry in Cannes, why did you bear to come to Paris?"

Upon hearing this, Hanyu Hideki wanted to say that I had more than just fun with Yeri in Cannes.

But as a mature scumbag, I know there are some things I can do but cannot say.

Just because women are willing to turn a blind eye doesn't mean they are willing to hear these things.

So the scumbag laughed and said, "It seems that Yeli told you that I came to Paris, but I didn't expect that you would be jealous of your niece. Didn't you introduce her to me?"

Benedetta said unhappily, "I introduced her to you so that you can find her a job, not to make her your woman."

The scumbag immediately said complacently, "Being my woman is the best job on the planet."

"Really?" Benedetta asked teasingly.

Hanyu Hideki asked back, "Isn't it? Otherwise, as an aunt, why would you take the initiative to seduce your niece's boyfriend?"

Benedetta retorted, "That was a misunderstanding."

Hanyu Hideki curled his lips, "But you didn't resist, and chose to take the initiative, didn't you?"

When the scumbag said this, Benedetta blushed instantly.

The scumbag pursued her relentlessly, and when he got close to her, he whispered, "How about trying it again? How about you play the role of Yeri this time?"

Benedetta said reluctantly, "But your assistant told me that you have an event to attend in the evening."

Hanyu Hideki glanced at the clock and said, "There's still plenty of time."

A moment later, such a conversation was heard in the bedroom on the top floor of the mansion.

"Have you been waiting long? My dear Benedetta."

"Sir, I am not Benedetta, I am her niece, Christiana Yeri."

……

In the evening, Hideki Hanyu hurriedly left the mansion and drove to the address of the memorial party held by Hachette Graphic Publishing House.

He was accompanied by Benedetta, who temporarily served as his female companion.

However, because the two were too engrossed in playing in the afternoon, they accidentally forgot the time and were late when they went out.

Fortunately, it is a French party, and being late is normal, so there is no need to rush.

However, after getting on the bus, Hideki Hanyu, who was halfway on the road, suddenly received a call from the UK across the English Channel.

The phone call did not last long, but after it ended, Hideki Hanyu immediately said to Tomoe Ishihara.

"Help me change my schedule and prepare for a flight to London tomorrow afternoon."

Ishihara Chie didn't ask why, but immediately responded, "Yes, Mr. Hanyu, I'll contact him right away."

Instead, Benedetta next to him asked, "Why do you suddenly want to go to England?"

Hanyu Hideki replied, "On the 20th, I will watch a football match at Wembley Stadium in London."

"Is it Manchester United's game?" Benedetta knew that Hideki Hanyu bought Manchester United.

"Yes, the FA Cup final, or to be more precise, the replay of the final."

Hideki Hanyu replied.

However, this was just his superficial reason.

The real reason was another piece of news revealed to him by Manchester United Chairman Green Laws.

A piece of news about the future of the Premier League.

(End of this chapter)